er. Hester tells him he must flee Boston. Dimmesdale is willing to do it, but not alone. Hester agrees to go with him.Chapter 18: A Flood of SunshineOnce it was decided upon to leave, Dimmesdale feels happy. Hester also feels so relieved that she removes her scarlet letter and throws it into the forrest. After she does this, her womanhood reappears. Also, the forrest is suddenly covered in sunshine.Once this happens Hester decides to get Pearl. Pearl is some way off on the other side of a brook that runs through the forrest. Pearl has kept herself busy by playing in the forrest. She comes in contact with many animals, including a wolf. She adorns herself with flowers as she hears Hester call for her.Chapter 19: The Child at the BrooksidePearl walks slowly up to the edge of the rook. When she is there her reflection in the water gives her a mystical quality. Hester calls for Pearl, but Pearl will not cross the stream. Hester realizes that Pearl wants her to wear her letter. Hester finds it and puts it back on, pulls back her hair, and returns to her former self . At this Pearl joins Hester and Dimmesdale on the other side of the stream. Dimmesdale kisses Pearl on the head. She immediately washes her forehead off in the brook while Hester and Dimmesdale make plans.Chapter 20: The Minister in a MazeDimmesdale makes plans with Hester to leave on a ship in four days. He is secretly happy because in three days he can deliver a speech announcing his retirement.Dimmesdale returns to town with a new outlook on everything. He also felt mischievous. When reunited with a high member of the church he almost says blashemous suggestions. When passing by an elderly member of his church he whispers something into her ear that makes her very happy. Then he passes a young woman of his clergy. He is very rude to her causing her to cry. Mistress Hibbins passes and suggests that he was in the forrest for evil. He denies it as he returns to his house.Soon aft...
